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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
3 years (Secondment only for current NHS employees until 31 October 2026)
Hours
Part time - 2 sessions per week (2PA)
Job ref
990-NW-13716-E
Employer
NHS England
Employer type
NHS
Site
3 Piccadilly Place
Town
Manchester
Salary
In line with TPD sessional payments
Closing
07/05/2025 23:59

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Training Programme Director - Paediatrics

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Our Organisation

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Core Paediatrics training Programme in NHSE England North West. It will cover the NW part of the Scheme.

 The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the North West School of Paediatrics and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.

 The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Core Paediatrics Speciality Training committee.

Main duties of the job

he Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Paediatric training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

Working for our organisation

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement.  You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. 

Secondments 

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Consultant in Paediatrics on the Specialist Register
  • Consultant currently working in NHS Trust in NW England
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
Desirable criteria
  • Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with doctors in an educational context
  • Experience as an educational supervisor especially for Core Paediatric trainees
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical Manager experience
  • Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable
  • Experience in Recruitment
  • Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
  • Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable leadership skills, consistent with own personal style, and an ability to motivate others
  • Effective interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral presentation skills
  • Committed to own professional development and learning
  • Ability to remain curious, open to new ideas, and willingness to be challenged
  • Adequate organisational skills to be able to deliver the operational aspects of the role in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
  • A clear sense of vision and an ability to innovate

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Guy Makin
Job title
Head of School Paediatrics
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

You can also speak with Aruna Hodgson, Associate Dean

[email protected]

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